Japanese Conversation · Level 68
75 words
Japanese word
保護
Pronunciation
Romajihogo
Meaning
- nounprotection
Example
動物を保護します。dō butsu o ho go shi ma su
We protect animals.
More examples
スマートフォンの保護にはケースが必要です。su mā to fo n no ho go ni wa kē su ga hitsu yō de su
A case is necessary to protect a smartphone.
Core concept
保護 (hogo) centers on keeping a person, animal, or thing safe from harm or loss.
Common phrases
保護を受けるho go o u ke ru
receive protection
保護を求めるho go o moto me ru
seek protection
Similar words
守りmamori: A general act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
防御bōgyo: Protection against an attack or harmful force.
救助kyūjo: Help that takes a person or animal out of immediate danger.
Definition in Japanese
危険や損害を受けないように人や物などを守ること。ki ken ya son gai o u ke na i yō ni hito ya mono na do o mamo ru ko to
Word origin
保護 (hogo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 保 (ho, "preserve") and 護 (go, "protect").
Usage tips
- 保護 (hogo) often describes keeping a vulnerable person, animal, or place safe over time, while rescue usually means removing someone from immediate danger.